Saracens confirm SEVEN new signings after the departure of Owen Farrell
07/23/2024 04:55 AM
Saracens, a dominant force in the Premiership, have been actively bolstering their squad following the announcement of their esteemed captain Owen Farrell’s departure to Racing 92 this summer.
The team has already secured the services of SEVEN new players, spanning from promising young talents to seasoned internationals.
#1. Fraser Balmain
The tighthead prop, who has a wealth of experience in the Gallagher Premiership will join on a one-year deal to add real strength to the front-row.
The 32-year-old has made over 200 appearances in the top-flight and will provide more depth to the scrum for the 2024/25 campaign.
His career began in 2011 with Leicester Tigers where he featured on 96 occasions until his move to Gloucester, and since then he featured 112 times for the Cherry and Whites.
On the international front he was involved for England against the Barbarians, highlighting his strong scrummaging ability.
Balmain is excited to make the move to North London.
"I'm really looking forward to joining Saracens, and am very excited for a new challenge!”
Director of Rugby Mark McCall is pleased to be welcoming Balmain to StoneX Stadium.
"Fraser is a player with plenty of experience and we are excited to see him add his quality to the squad for next season.
He is very well respected across the league and we believe he can have a very strong impact here at Saracens."
#2. Louis Johnson
The fly-half, who can also play at full-back graduated from the Falcons academy, and at just 20 years of age he has already featured in the Gallagher Premiership for Newcastle.
Johnson made his debut for the Falcons in March 2022, and that season kicked a winning conversion in the final play of the match against Leicester Tigers to show his nerve.
He has represented England at Under 20s level, and started the World Championship semi-final against France last year.
The number 10 is excited to be making the move to the capital.
"I'm incredibly excited and grateful to be joining such a prestigious club. Saracens is full of world class players and coaches and I can't wait to learn from them."
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